Dog meat in china

Tuan Bendixsen, chief representative of the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) in Vietnam, said his organization is with Hanoi authorities on the ending of killing and eating dogs. “This is not a cultural issue. We do not discuss whether people eat or do not eat dog meat. The problem to be discussed here is that the AAF has a lot of evidence proving the cruelty in the entire process of killing dogs for meat, from transporting, confining to slaughtering them. “It is not right to treat dogs as farm animals like chickens, pigs or cows. And what’s more is that it is almost impossible to distinguish a dog raised in a farm for meat from those stolen from a family. “We all know the dog is a loyal and loving animal. They protect and look after their owners, play with children and support sick and old people. Dogs are not just animals but a member of the society and a good friend of humans.” Animals Asia is a Hong Kong-based charity that seeks to end cruelty to animals … [Read more...] about Animal charity backs Hanoi decree against eating dogs

A recent statement by the Hanoi administration calling on residents to refrain from eating dog and cat meat in order to promote a “civilized” image has reignited a debate that shows no sign of being settled any time soon. “The city wants people to see the value in treatment animals humanely,” the statement said. It has received both support and criticism from prominent citizens and the common man. Historian Nguyen Ngoc Tien said consumption of dog meat in Vietnam dates back to the French colonial times. “Since 1888, the French banned the consumption of dog meat, as Europeans think they’re cute creatures,” he said. The police even punished those who did, he added. The ban was lifted in 1936. Food stalls selling dog meant began sprouting up on some of Hanoi’s most iconic streets in the Old Quarter, like Ma May and Hang Luoc. “People who loved eating dog meat were often from the countryside,” Tien said. He claimed city folk were … [Read more...] about Dogs are back on the table in Vietnam

Humans tamed dogs a long time ago, as far back as 18,000 BC. They domesticated pigs (13,000 BC) and cows (10,000 BC) much later. If our ancestors had decided that dogs were meant to be eaten like pigs or cows or chickens, there would have been no debate on this topic. The ancient tomes on Vietnamese cuisine have never mentioned anything about dog meat. Before 1930, Hanoi only had one or two food stalls that sold dog meat. In the south, almost nobody did. While there are some irrational beliefs associated with eating dog meat, at least in Vietnam, I think people should also consider the following facts. First, dog meat isn’t as nutritious as people might think. On the contrary, the risks associated with eating it are real. Dog meat might contain parasitic worms, like the infamous Toxocara canis, which can result in blindness, myocarditis and respiratory failure. Rabies is another legitimate concern. While the virus itself can be destroyed under high temperatures while cooking, … [Read more...] about Why dogs are not meant to be eaten

This is a decision cheered by animal rights campaigners, as revealed by an official on Tuesday, He gave no timeline for it to be issued or when it would take effect. There is no data on how much dog meat is consumed in Indonesia, but 2015 research cited by the agriculture ministry showed that about 730,000 dogs enter the capital, Jakarta, from West Java each year for consumption. By comparison, nearby Vietnam consumes 5 million dogs every year, the Asia Canine Protection Alliance says. Animal rights groups applauded Indonesia’s decision while calling for an end to trading in meat derived from pets. “Customs evolve and the nationwide movement calling for an end to these trades is proof that Indonesia is ready to banish the dog meat trade to the history books,” said Lola Webber, coordinator of the Dog Meat-Free Indonesia coalition. “This latest announcement will be celebrated globally,” added Webber, whose coalition recently warned against exposure to the … [Read more...] about Indonesia works to ban trade of meat from pets, exotic animals

As South Korea moves closer to banning dog meat, diners tuck into bowls of stewed canine in southern China, where activists are rethinking their tactics to counter a notorious festival that butchers thousands of dogs. The annual Yulin dog meat celebration opened without a hitch on Thursday, a day after a South Korean court announced it had ruled that the slaughtering of dogs for meat was illegal. Activists say the ruling could pave the way for the outlawing of dog meat consumption in South Korea, but there is less progress in China where advocates fear their tactics have been counterproductive. Eating dog to mark the summer solstice is a tradition in China's Guangxi region, where the festival has been held since 2009 to mark the occasion in the town of Yulin. Despite rumours last year that Yulin authorities would ban dog meat sales altogether, many restaurants advertised the controversial offering this week with the veiled moniker of "fragrant meat". Carcasses were on display for … [Read more...] about China dog meat fest opens as S. Korea goes the other way